OFFICE

Setting the standard in office development.

Hines built its first high-rise office building in 1971, One
Shell Plaza, which remains the tallest lightweight concrete
structure in the world. Having made the jump from a five-story
office building to the 51-story office tower, Hines set a high
precedent for how it would affect international skylines in
the coming decades. Having mastered the engineering and functional
aspects of office buildings, the firm began to hire world-class
architects to design its projects, setting a higher standard
for aesthetic quality and, in turn, tenant demand. With more
than 285 premier office developments in over a dozen countries,
the company has successfully transferred its standard of excellence
across continents and cultures, from North America to South
America, Europe and Asia.